Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Yara East Africa is at the forefront of transforming farming practices and enhancing food security in a rapidly changing world. In this exclusive interview, William Ng’eno, the Country Manager for Yara East Africa, shares insights into Yara East Africa’s ambitious vision for advancing the agricultural …
Read More »Afreximbank targets commercial banks as it rolls out digital proposition
Launched in 2021, PAPSS processes, clears and settles cross-border trade payments on behalf of banks and other service providers ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is advancing plans to establish a single electronic window for importers and exporters on the continent, signing up dozens of commercial banks to …
Read More »Kenyan firm loses bid to recover property from NSSF
Alcon International Limited to pay the costs of the suit to NSSF. Justice Musa Ssekaana in his decision dated October 31st 2024 dismissed the suit saying that there was no cause of action and that the claim was time-barred under the Limitation Act Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High …
Read More »Court nullifies report implicating NSSF CFO Stevens Mwanje
Police alleged that Mwanje caused financial loss to NSSF through fraudulent payments totaling 1.43 billion shillings and operated as Chief Finance Officer without a practicing certificate Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has quashed key findings and recommendations made by Parliament’s Select Committee on the …
Read More »Airtel Africa posts $79 million in profit after tax
Airtel Money Business Drives Performance. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and Airtel money services in 14 countries in Africa, has announced a robust growth in profitability driven by the Group’s refined strategy which is focused on delivering better experiences for customers across …
Read More »TotalEnergies commits to cleaner energy in Uganda
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies, the global integrated energy says it is committed to supporting Uganda’s energy security agenda. It says that is demonstrated by the numerous renewable energy projects that it is developing in Uganda. Mariam Nampeera Mbowa, TotalEnergies Uganda Deputy General Manager said the support towards solar …
Read More »UBL’s Bell ObaFest draws Over 6000, fosters responsible drinking and 100% environmental sustainability
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) continued its strong advocacy for responsible drinking at this year’s Bell ObaFest through activations and messaging on moderation, zero tolerance for drunk driving, and environmental sustainability through eco-friendly waste management. The festival, which lasted 3 days accumulated 2 tonnes of waste …
Read More »Susan Kyokusiima, a farmer bags sh50 million grand prize in Laga Swagga Promotion
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has awarded Susan Kyokusiima, a farmer and bar owner from Mitoma District, a grand prize of sh50 million after she emerged the overall winner of the Laga Swagga national-wide campaign. The campaign, which ran for 3 months, has seen thousands of …
Read More »Africa Football Business Summit explores strategies to boost sports development
Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are set to host the African Cup of Nations in 2027, and government officials and stakeholders have been conducting a series of meetings to attract investors ANALYSIS | MOHAMMED YUSUF | Kenya is hosting the Africa Football Business Summit to boost football and sports development across the …
Read More »Uganda as a Business: Are we unintentionally shaped by colonial legacy?
COMMENTS | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | On Uganda’s recent Independence Day, I had a thought-provoking conversation with a young Uber driver. When I asked him how he felt about celebrating Independence Day, he replied, “Uganda feels more like a business than a home.” His sentiment was not one of detachment from his …
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